Femi Fani-Kayode’s wife demands 800 million naira for damages in joint suit with husband and Inspector General of Police. The crisis between Precious Chikwendu, estranged wife of Femi Fani-Kayode, has taken an interesting turn with a fundamental rights enforcement filed by her at a Federal High Court in Abuja. EkoHotBlog learnt that the plaintiff in … Read more
The office of the Attorney-General of the Federation is also looking into the request of extraditing the famed super cop… The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has queried the erstwhile commander of the IGP Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Abba Kyari, over the infractions noticed in his communication with Ramon Abbas, popularly called Hushpuppi, who … Read more
There was heavy traffic on Wednesday as police blocked Lagos Roads over IGP’s visit. EKOHOTBLOG reports that motorists were stranded in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, and its environs on Wednesday morning following the blockade of major roads by police operatives. It was gathered that the roads were barricaded by the security operatives over the impending visit … Read more
Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), was suspended by the Police Service Commission on August 1 The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, on Thursday received the report of the panel set up to probe the bribery allegations against the erstwhile Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Abba Kyari. This was disclosed … Read more
Abba Kyari has broken social media silence after a three-week break. EKOHOTBLOG reports that amid the police probe of his alleged involvement in a $1.1m Internet scam allegedly carried out by an Instagram influencer, Abbas Ramon, popularly known as Hushpuppi, and four others, the suspended former Head of the Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, … Read more
The family of the late Super TV CEO has petitioned IGP over the murder of the business magnate. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Mike Ozekhome, counsel for the family of the late Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Usifo Ataga, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali, to re-investigate the circumstances surrounding Ataga’s death at a … Read more
21-year-old Glory Okolie in her fundamental right enforcement suit, is demanding her immediate and unconditional release from detention. A lawsuit has been filed by an alleged IPOB spy who has been in detention since June 17 over her alleged relationship with members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and its militant wing, the Eastern … Read more
IGP has transferred the murder case of Super TV CEO and the murder prime suspect, Chidinma Ojukwu, to Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered the immediate transfer of the case of the murdered Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Usifo Ataga, from Lagos to Abuja. It was … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, on Friday, appointed new Commissioners of Police for 13 states. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the posting of new Commissioners of Police to 13 State Commands including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. This was made known … Read more
Reports have shown that there are reasons the Nigerian Police Authority may not hand over Abba Kyari to the FBI for prosecution. EKO HOT BLOG reports that it is no longer news that the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has ordered the arrest of the under-fire Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Abba Kyari, … Read more
FBI has revealed how Hushpuppi paid DCP Abba Kyari N8m to detain Chibuzo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has revealed how suspected internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi, paid the Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), DCP Abba Kyari, N8m ($20,600) to arrest and detain … Read more
Baba further noted that the suspension will help the Special Investigation Panel (SIP) to carry out its investigations into the weighty allegations against Abba Kyari without interference. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Service Commission(PSC) has approved the recommendations of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, to suspend the Police Intelligence Response … Read more
According to the documents released by the FBI, it was discovered that DCP Abba Kyari had a relationship with Hushpuppi which went on till the latter was arrested. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba has announced the suspension of the Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), DCP … Read more
The operatives of the FBI have stormed Nigeria to arrest Hushpuppi Ally Abba Kyari over fraud indictments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the operatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have arrived in Nigeria and met with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba to demand the arrest and extradition of Deputy Commissioner … Read more
The DCP is in the eye of the storm over a bribery scandal involving Ramon Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi Kyari has denied the allegations vehemently The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded a forensic investigation into reports that has linked the head of IGP Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, to an international fraudster, … Read more
The DCP was fingered in a bribery scandal involving the involving Ramon Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi Kyari, in a Facebook post on Thursday, denied the allegations. The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered an “internal review of the allegations” against a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, by a United States Court. Force … Read more
The IGP assured Nigerians that the posting and redeployment of the Senior Police Officers would further help in driving the new policing vision. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered the immediate posting and redeployment of 24 Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) to Zonal Commands and formations. … Read more
The IGP equally warned that personnel deployed must be professional and mindful of the fundamental rights of the citizens… The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has assured the nation of sustained efforts by the Force in fighting crimes and criminality and improving public safety and security across the country. His assurance on Sunday … Read more
“We will give consideration to this communication, as appropriate, in accordance with the provisions of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.” The International Criminal Court (ICC) has acknowledged a 27-page petition filed by Yoruba Nation agitators, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. It was gathered that those who signed the petition accepted by ICC … Read more
Rumours were widespread a few days ago that President Muhammadu Buhari was planning to promote the embattled former Chairman of the EFCC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has been rejected for promotion by the Police Service Commission (PSC). The rejection of Magu … Read more